The general term “statutory rape” is often associated with a person having a physical relationship with a minor. However, under Tennessee law, statutory rape is not a single crime. There are several different charges that may originate from the general legal concept...
Exposing one's genitals to others without their consent, or "flashing" someone, is a criminal offense that can leave victims traumatized. The proliferation of security cameras and dashcams in vehicles has helped reduce in-person flashing, but the internet has provided...
When a Tennessee resident has been arrested it can be a serious and scary situation. An arrest, especially for a serious charge like a sex crime needs to be taken seriously. Sex crimes in Tennessee can go back decades and they are aggressively prosecuted. Those who...
Computers can make everything in life easier -- even committing a sex crime. Many people find themselves charged with cyber sex offenses and can face serious consequences for criminal charges related to the digital possession or distribution of certain prohibited...
Being arrested and charged with a sex crime is a serious offense that can leave a person feeling frightened and overwhelmed. A new Tennessee law may serve to add to those feelings of malaise. A law that went into effect on July 1 states that a person convicted of...
Child sexual abuse has been prominent in the news recently. The Catholic church and the Boy Scouts have both been impacted by sex abuse incidents. A bill that recently passed in the Tennessee legislature seeks to make changes to how some sexual abuse cases can be...
The internet has given rise to many beneficial websites over the years. Unfortunately, there are some that are not necessarily beneficial. One of those sites is reportedly being used as a front for sex crimes in Tennessee.The Clarksville Police Department is...
